ID check-mate: DLT gears up for tight security drive with ThaID app

[snoop1130]

 

The Department of Land Transport (DLT) is cracking down on security, rolling out mandatory identity checks with the ThaID app from November 1 for anyone booking driving license and vehicle registration slots. That’s right, no more easy rides—it’s high-tech all the way via the DLT Smart Queue app and website!

 

Today, October 15, Seksom Akkharaphan, the no-nonsense Deputy Director-General and official mouthpiece of the DLT, announced the fancy new pre-booking system. It’s all about making life easier for those chasing driving licenses and car registration services—speeding up the queues and sorting travel plans to transport offices.

 

To access these digital services, users must verify their identity through the ThaID app, aligning with the Personal Data Protection Act, B.E. 2562 (2019) standards. It’s a bold step to stop identity fraudsters from causing chaos with impersonations and possible data breaches, reported KhaoSod.

 

Keen citizens need to grab the ThaID app, available on iOS or Android, and dive into the DOPA-Digital system. Simply snap your ID card and mugshot through the app to complete registration. For more steps, head over to https://www.bora.dopa.go.th/app-thaid/. Mark the calendar: the ID checks kick off on November 1, 2024.

 

Here’s the lowdown on booking via the DLT Smart Queue app or https://gecc.dlt.go.th/:

1. Click on the app or website.

2. If you’re Thai, hit Login with ThaID and scan that QR code. Foreigners can register as usual.

3. Pick your transaction, time, date, and transport office.

4. Lock in that booking, and the system dishes out the deets, complete with a QR code receipt—including name, ID, and all the vital stats.

 

But hang on, a word to the wise: guard your wallet and vital docs like a hawk. It’s a world full of tricksters looking to swipe personal info for dodgy exploits, warns the DLT.

“This verification upgrade is absolutely vital in shielding personal data and securing our services,” said Akkharaphan.

 

This digital drive is a loud and clear message from the Department of Land Transport: they’re dead-set on protecting personal data while ramping up the security and efficiency of services.

 

By Bob Scott

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-10-15

 

 

[ukrules]

3 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Foreigners can register as usual.

 

Really? The norm in the past has been Thais only for any kind of verified ID.

 

I'm not a 'citizen' - can I still renew my license when the 5 years are up?

[MikeandDow]

2 minutes ago, ukrules said:

 

Really? The norm in the past has been Thais only for any kind of verified ID.

 

I'm not a 'citizen' - can I still renew my license when the 5 years are up?

yes just go on the web site make appointment and do the test no big deal 

[johng]

3 minutes ago, ukrules said:

 

I'm not a 'citizen' - can I still renew my license when the 5 years are up?

 

I'm sure there will be a way for us "dirty foreigner aliens"

to renew... don't worry (too much ) be happy.

 

I did it just a few days ago  the main difference from 6 years ago was that you now have to sit through a few hours of online video watching  on the DLT website,  miscellaneous multiple choice  questions pop up during the (torture) session   after completing the "training"   they issue a certificate which you present along with the piles of other documents and photocopies at your local Department of Land Transportation

where they then test your eyesight and reaction times  take a digital photo and after paying in cash   receive the nice new shiny licences...at all time maintaining ultimate zen and

"woosa"  calm at all times 😋

 

 

[Puccini]

6 hours ago, johng said:

us "dirty foreigner aliens"

 

Speak for yourself.

[daveAustin]

Strangely jovial, hip article for such a serious thing. Almost a puff piece. Anyway, about time the Thai system got with it and issued long term licenses. Enough with the money spinning and time wasting. At least make them 10 years!

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, ukrules said:

 

Really? The norm in the past has been Thais only for any kind of verified ID.

 

I'm not a 'citizen' - can I still renew my license when the 5 years are up?

Yes

[brianthainess]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

To access these digital services, users must verify their identity through the ThaID app, aligning with the Personal Data Protection Act, B.E. 2562 (2019) standards. It’s a bold step to stop identity fraudsters from causing chaos with impersonations and possible data breaches,

 

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

But hang on, a word to the wise: guard your wallet and vital docs like a hawk. It’s a world full of tricksters looking to swipe personal info for dodgy exploits, warns the DLT.

So how secure is it, when they then issue a warning basically saying it is not secure ? 

 

 

[pierrenoel]

dlt pattaya queue service is out of service,you cannot use it

[lordgrinz]

The worst security maneuver you could make would be to download a Thai application, and then input personal information into it. I'll pass!